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Tailormade Highlights of South East Asia TMLA2

Tailormade Highlights Of South East Asia

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand altogether

This is the ultimate South East Asian journey, designed to get you into the heart of the region by travelling along the Mekong in Vietnam, meeting villagers in Laos and enjoying sunrise at the temples of Cambodia. Discover the cultural, historical and natural tapestry that makes South East Asia so colourful and enticing.

Enriching tailormade journeys – for you

This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe an overnight boat stay on the Mekong or a hotel in the shadow of Angkor Wat. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1897.

Tailormade Highlights Of South East Asia - Comfort Version

1Depart the UK

2Arrive in Thailand

On arrival in Bangkok you will be transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore or relax.

Overnight: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

3Bangkok

Today you visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, over 100 stupas and temples cover this huge area and the King still resides in the adjoining Palace. You continue to Wat Pho and visit the huge 16th century Reclining Buddha; part of the temple compound is a Thai Traditional Massage School, the first temple teaching massage, you will have a short visit before a walk through the local market taking you the Chao Phrayar River, where you have a long-tail boat trip. This is a relaxing way to see everyday life along the riverbanks.

Overnight: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

4Fly to Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang and tour the city’s shrines. Your visit begins with a trip to the Royal Palace Museum, before heading to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, representative of classic Laotian architecture, the Golden Temple was built in 1559 and is strikingly decorated in brilliant red and gold designs, with an imposing tiled roof and mosaic dragon motifs.

Overnight: Maison Souvannaphoum
Included Meals: Breakfast

5Explore Luang Prabang

A day at leisure to explore Luang Prabang’s markets, ethnic villages and beautiful waterfalls; why not cool off with a refreshing swim in pools or walk along forest trails. There’s also the option to take a cruise on the Mekong River, visit the mysterious Pak Ou caves or visit beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools and walk along the forest trails.

Overnight: Maison Souvannaphoum
Included Meals: Breakfast

6Fly to Hanoi

Depart Luang Prabang and fly to Hanoi. Depending on the time of your arrival you may start your explorations of this busy city (unguided).

Overnight: Prestige Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

7Hanoi Sightseeing

Today you explore Hanoi’s history with your guide, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and The Temple of Literature. Founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple, the Temple of Literature was also Vietnam’s first university, the Chinese style architecture and courtyards are not to be missed. You will also have an exciting cyclo ride through the tangled streets of the Old Quarter where the road names historically indicate the merchandise sold in the street, from pickled fish to sweet potato and baskets to leather. Your tour continues to Hoan Kiem Lake situated in the centre of the city. Translated as Lake of the Restored Sword, Hoan Kiem Lake was named after a legend in which Heaven gave the Emperor a sword used to drive the Chinese from Vietnam; after the war a turtle rose from the water and grabbed the sword taking it to the depths of the lake. If you are lucky you may even spot some turtles in the murky water. This evening enjoy a performance at the popular water puppet theatre

Overnight: Prestige Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

8Halong Bay

Today you depart the city for Halong Bay. Here you will board a refurbished wooden junk for a cruise through the stunning limestone cliffs and emerald waters. Halong means 'where the dragon descends to the sea' as legend tells that the rugged seascape was created by the pounding tail of a dragon as he ran from the mountains into the sea, carving islands in his wake. This evening you will drop anchor for the night near a remote island.

Overnight: Indochina Sails
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

9Hue

This morning will be spent sailing around the bay. You will have the opportunity to visit colourful grottos and swim near deserted beaches before returning to Hanoi airport for your onward flight to Hue.

Overnight: Saigon Morin Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

10Hue

Hue is the former imperial capital of Vietnam, home to generations of the country’s most powerful emperors who built many pagodas, tombs and the royal citadel, and today the city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today is spent visiting the spectacular citadel, which was built in 1804 and based upon the same design as Beijing’s Forbidden City, also visit Dong Ba market and take a boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda.

Overnight: Saigon Morin Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

11Drive to Hoi An

Enjoy a scenic drive to Hoi An via Danang, with an optional stop en route at the five peaks of Marble Mountain; originally believed to have been islands that were said to represent the five elements - water, wood, fire, gold and earth. On arrival you'll have the opportunity to visit one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops and learn how to make one yourself. You will also visit an ancient merchants house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market.

Overnight: Hoi An Historic Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

12Free day in Hoi An

Hoi An was relatively unaffected by the Vietnam war and therefore still retains much of its traditional charm. Today is free for you to explore the old town, visit the beach or why not take a trip to My Son, the ancient Cham temples located out of Hoi An.

Overnight: Hoi An Historic Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

13Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam following its growth in the 1960s and 70s under the American occupation. In more recent times it was the seat of the South Vietnam government until the events that led to the country's reunification. This afternoon you visit the Reunification Palace, where the first communist tanks arrived in the city in April 1975. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum which provides an interesting though extremely emotive documentary of the Vietnam War and its atrocious war crimes.

Overnight: Liberty Central
Included Meals: Breakfast

14Mekong Delta

This morning you depart Ho Chi Minh City for the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in My Tho, enjoy a boat cruise along the river and take a short walk to a handicraft workshop. You will experience an exciting horse-drawn cart ride to visit a local house where you will enjoy tea and taste home grown fruits. Board a sampan (a flat-bottomed Chinese-style wooden boat) and drift along the narrow, tree-lined canals for further exploration of the Mekong Delta. After lunch, visit a family-run business that makes coconut candies. On the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda if time permits.

Overnight: Liberty Central
Included Meals: Breakfast

15Siem Reap

Depart Ho Chi Minh City and fly to Siem Reap, the atmospheric gateway to the majestic temples of Angkor Wat. Transfer to your hotel, this afternoon is free to relax..

Overnight: Prince D’Angkor
Included Meals: Breakfast

16Angkor Wat

A full day is spent at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor to visit some of the remarkable temples and ruined cities of an ancient civilisation, including the famed Angkor Wat. The temples of the Angkor area are around 1000 in number, ranging in scale from non-descript piles of brick to the magnificent Angkor Wat, considered to be the world's largest single religious monument. Many of the temples at Angkor have been restored and together they comprise the most significant site of Khmer architecture. The order of temples visited will be arranged locally with your guide.

Overnight: Prince D’Angkor
Included Meals: Breakfast

17Banteay Srei and Ta Phohm

After breakfast, visit the graceful 11th century Temple of Shiva – Banteay Srei – and the Banteay Samre Temple. On the way back to Siem Reap, be impressed by the Ta Prohm Temple which is mystically enveloped by the jungle. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local monastery where you will be blessed by the monks, before enjoying a well-deserved foot massage.

Overnight: Prince D’Angkor
Included Meals: Breakfast

18Hua Hin

Depart Siem Reap and fly back to Bangkok. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Hua Hin on the coast.

Overnight: Rest Detail
Included Meals: Breakfast

19Hua Hin

With five kilometres of excellent beaches and a fun, yet relaxed vibe Hua Hin is a great place to relax and enjoy the last few days of your holiday.

Overnight: Rest Detail
Included Meals: Breakfast

20Depart Thailand

This morning is free before heading back to Bangkok in time for your overnight flight to the UK.